Over 5 months after my initial injury (?), I finally got in a real surf session. Caught about 20 small waves. Talked story with Mike Purpus- two old guys sharing tales of their physical ailments. I think he one upped me with his double hip replacements. I've been paddling since the beach lock down was lifted and would catch an occasional wave, but it was so sketchy and I'd fall 50% of the time, so I didn't count that as surfing. I felt like a total beginner, like a first day surfing beginner. It was kind of humiliating. Or humbling. I will never make fun of beginners again. I was around beginners popping to their feet and I couldn't.
But today I surfed.
I now do a one hour plank routine 2-3 times a week (I timed over 36 minutes in some variation of a plank- much longer holds than the description I posted above). I also started lifting the barbell, also 2-3 days a week (RDLs, Squats, overhead presses and curls). I was doing the lifting the same day as the planks but it was a bit much, even with a full rest day in between. It's been very slow and gradual, all done under the supervision (by phone) of a physical therapist- empty bar for a couple weeks. Then 55lbs. Then 65 lbs. Now 75lbs. At this point I have to buy more plates but the inexpensive ones are sold out every where. I also need a squat rack. I'm at the limit of the clean, press and lower the bar behind my back routine to do squats.
I'm not going to go really heavy, based on what I've read and what my cardiologist told me regarding my heart condition (myocardial bridge). I also don't think I'll do marathons again. Maybe half. With lifting I'd like to get to about body weight with a lot of reps. Just want a little insurance policy for my back. I don't want to go through this again. Fook! What a long trip it's been.
But today I surfed.
I now do a one hour plank routine 2-3 times a week (I timed over 36 minutes in some variation of a plank- much longer holds than the description I posted above). I also started lifting the barbell, also 2-3 days a week (RDLs, Squats, overhead presses and curls). I was doing the lifting the same day as the planks but it was a bit much, even with a full rest day in between. It's been very slow and gradual, all done under the supervision (by phone) of a physical therapist- empty bar for a couple weeks. Then 55lbs. Then 65 lbs. Now 75lbs. At this point I have to buy more plates but the inexpensive ones are sold out every where. I also need a squat rack. I'm at the limit of the clean, press and lower the bar behind my back routine to do squats.
I'm not going to go really heavy, based on what I've read and what my cardiologist told me regarding my heart condition (myocardial bridge). I also don't think I'll do marathons again. Maybe half. With lifting I'd like to get to about body weight with a lot of reps. Just want a little insurance policy for my back. I don't want to go through this again. Fook! What a long trip it's been.
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